… Golden chain tree is a small deciduous tree or large shrub that is noted for its pendulous axillary racemes of yellow, wisteria-like flowers that bloom in spring. It is a … tall as a tree and 15-20’ tall as a shrub. Trifoliate, clover-like, medium green leaves (to 3” long) produce little fall color. ‘Vossii’ is a cultivar that produces pea-like yellow flowers in drooping racemes to 24” long in a profuse and often spectacular late spring bloom. Flowers give way to seedpods …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… tune selection that spans genres and decades, providing head-bopping and foot-tapping tunes for virtually any music lover. From The Eagles to Alanis Morissette, to the Lumineers, to Miley Cyrus, Blue Rose plays songs you know and love. They are committed to …
Type: Event for Calendar
… white—fresh, breezy, and effortlessly chic. That’s “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2026. Calm without being boring, elegant without being fussy, it’s the perfect excuse to press the refresh button on your garden this spring. As curator of plant collections at the … and textures into natural harmony. It has a way of softening the whole space, inviting you to slow down and take a deep, settling breath. “Cloud Dancer” is a true chameleon in the garden, …
Type: Blog
… Join Managing Ecologist Heather Decker for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of McDonald Woods. See the spring woodland wildflowers …
Type: Item Detail
… by the dark red stems rising from the dark bronze foliage in summer. This astilbe is ideal for moist soils in shaded conditions; water it during droughts. …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… that leaves of my plants look chewed. What is causing this and is there anything I can spray to help my plants ? A. At this time of year, many different types of insects and their larvae frequently feed on the leaves of plants. Without seeing the culprit, it is difficult to positively identify which insect is causing the damage to your plants. If insects aren't … sound practices when dealing with insect problems, and determine your personal threshold for damage. Chemical treatments should always be considered a last option. Regular monitoring of …
Type: Plant Info
… Vibrant floor art at the Orchid Show reflects India’s beauty For thousands of years, cultures around the world have created designs on the ground. In India, rangoli patterns are crafted with symbols that aim to bring beauty, harmony, and balance, turning negative energy into a positive force. “It comes … said artist Indira Freitas Johnson, who grew up in Mumbai. “It’s done early in the morning to welcome the day and bring blessings on her family. During the day, people walk over it, and …
Type: Blog
… tresses. The younger new branches and leaves are a golden-green color in spring and mature to bronze-gold branches in summer with soft willow green leaves. The leaves are also slightly … and will reach 20 feet high and wide with in a few years. It is a fun bit of living sculpture for a garden, but be sure to give it enough sun and space to develop its lovely form or give it a good trim in late winter …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
… heard, but may be seen, in wet areas of the Dixon Prairie or along restored shorelines. Look for their globular nests in sedges along the Skokie River. …
Type: Birding
… Velvet green tufts of glossy leaves make for an ideal edging plant along shady paths or nestled among stones. Cream colored inflorescences …
Type: Garden Guide Plant
